MR August/September 2012

The August-September 2012 Cover Issue of Metal Roofing Magazine offers tips on working with curves.

This issue also offers you planning for growth in the gutter installation industry.

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Gutter Opportunities: Planning for growth

By Mark Ward Sr. / The question applies not only to kids but to small businesses. “Eight years ago I was a newcomer,” says general manager Chad Yarbrough of Quality Gutter Systems in Boerne, Texas. “But now that I’ve learned … Read more »

Posted in Business and Management, Gutter Opportunities, Gutter Products, Gutter Protection, Gutters, Metal Roofing Magazine, MR August/September 2012, Products, Supplier News | Tagged gutter covers, gutter protection, gutters, Truss Building Products | Leave a comment

Metal versatility: Rolling roof

Waves and curves do not deter Florida roofer / Where to begin? Anco Roofing Systems and West Coast Florida Enterprises collaborated on the challenging roof installation of the Golisano Children’s Museum in Naples, Fla., a project that featured curved roofing … Read more »

Posted in Commercial/Institutional, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, MR August/September 2012, Products, Roll Formers, Supplier News | Tagged curved panels, IMETCO, Metal versatility, standing seam metal roofing | Leave a comment

Metal versatility: Stone-coated shingles provide prefect roof

No other profile would do / A hard-working metal roofing installation crew is always looking for a job it can hang its hat on. This residential project in Northern Illinois … the crew could literally hang its hat on the … Read more »

Posted in Green Building, Green Projects, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, Metal Shingles, MR August/September 2012, Products, Reroofing, Supplier News | Tagged DECRA, Metal Shingles, Metal versatility | Leave a comment

Metal versatility: Where barrels, steep slopes meet

Minnesota roofer handles details for watertightness and beauty /  There’s no business like repeat business! That’s why you care about any job, no matter the size — it could lead to a bigger job. That’s how it worked for Diversified … Read more »

Posted in Green Building, Green Projects, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, MR August/September 2012, Reroofing, Residential, Supplier News | Tagged curved panels, Firestone Buildign Products, Metal versatility, standing seam metal roofing | Leave a comment

Metal versatility: Sleek barrel roof shades rest stop

The Shandon Rest Area is located between the Central Coast and the San Joaquin Valley on Highway 46. Originally built in the 1970s, Shandon’s facilities had become outdated and costly to maintain — no longer meeting the needs of its … Read more »

Posted in Commercial/Institutional, Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Green Projects, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, MR August/September 2012, Supplier News | Tagged curved panels, Metal Sales, Metal versatility, standing seam metal roofing | Leave a comment

Metal versatility: Duplicating Monticello

Sometimes, you have to manufacture your own roofing profile /  If it’s a challenging metal roofing project, the crews at Kulp’s of Stratford say, “Bring it on!” A cold call by Bob Kulp led to a very challenging, but fun … Read more »

Posted in Commercial/Institutional, Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Green Projects, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, Metal Shingles, MR August/September 2012, Reroofing, Supplier News | Tagged curved shingles, Kulp's of Stratford, Metal versatility, standing seam metal roofing | Leave a comment

Metal versatility: Indoor curves call for craftsmanship

By Kate Gawlik, for ATAS International / There is something aesthetically appealing about curves whether it is on a road, car or building. Curves are used in the built environment to express speed, importance, art, hospitality, intrigue, function and other … Read more »

Posted in Commercial/Institutional, Featured Magazine, Green Building, Green Projects, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, MR August/September 2012, Solar, Supplier News, Sustainability | Tagged ATAS International, curved panels, Metal versatility, standing seam metal roofing | Leave a comment

Englert’s Virginia office installs roofing re-roll line

The Virginia Field Service Office of Englert, Inc. has  installed a roofing coil re-roll line that will allow Virginia to cut and re-roll coils to custom sizes requested by local contractors. Director of Sales Tony Newman said the installation of … Read more »

Posted in Commercial/Institutional, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, MR August/September 2012, Products, Reroofing, Residential, Roll Formers, Roofing Products, Supplier News | Tagged Englert, re-roll system, roll formers, standing seam metal roofing | Leave a comment

The Bradbury Group and Athader announce definitive joint venture

The Bradbury Group and Athader S.L. announce a definitive joint venture. Athader is the latest company to become a member of The Bradbury Group. The terms and conditions of this joint venture are confidential. Carlos Luengo, with over 35 years … Read more »

Posted in Metal Builder, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, MR August/September 2012, Roll Formers, Roofing Products, Rural Builder Magazine, Supplier News | Tagged Athader, roll formers coil, The Bradbury Group | Leave a comment